Evil Dark

Evil Dark (2012) Justin Gustainis

Stan Markowski is still on the supe squad in Scranton, still looking into crime committed by and/or against supernatural creatures, and this time a series of murders looks to be tied together, but the answer to cui bono is nowhere to be found.

Like the first book, dark in the way many police procedurals are, but also amusing.

Combine that with the goatee and his fondness for black clothing and you’ve got a look … once described to me as Faustian. …(He) would have looked good as Mephistopheles in a staging of Marlowe’s play. Faust himself was no fashion plate, by most accounts.

It also continues to ask some interesting questions–once that would be asked if supernatural creatures were integrated into modern society.

“That doesn’t apply to supernaturals, of course.”

“How come?” Karl asked.

“Because the distinctions aren’t as clear. For instance, do you consider a vampire who kills people a serial killer, or just hungry?”

No, I don’t know why I like supernatural mysteries so well, I just do. And this is a pretty good one (although I must admit the cover is atrocious. Thank goodness this was an ebook.)
Rating: 7/10

Published by Angry Robot

 
 

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